April 14th

 

No, I refuse to use the hackneyed phrase of Sir Ed Hillary but suffice it to say we ‘smoked‘ it. “It” being the annual Oxfam 100 km walk.

 
 

Chocolate eggs help kiwi, Father and son team up, Next stage for MAZ, Degree for design student, Spike a real stud, Rose fools doctor, Ladybirds to the rescue, Easter activities, Snippets and much more.

News and views to share through this column? Contact Jo Roberts 431 4711, email jo.roberts@xtra.co.nz

We're now coming into the cooler months of the year. Yes, we are still having some lovely hot days but the nights are definitely cooler and it's a time to think about getting prepared to prevent winter ills.

 

The Waipu Easter Carnival is a fun-filled family day out with lots to keep the kids and adults entertained while you indulge in delicious food and hunt for bargains.
 

 

There's a reason we chose to live in Mangawhai and it's the same as most who come to visit and who live here permanently – lifestyle! 

 

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Following enquiries from the bereaved who would like a place of remembrance for their cremated loved ones, a plan has recently been put into operation to provide a suitable area at Mangawhai cemetery on Cove Rd.
 
 

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The Mangawhai Walking Weekend is all over for another year and a deserved respite for founder and organiser Jean Goldschmidt.
“The end of another era for me,” says Jean “but it has finished with joy and a thrill that all is well.”
 

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New Zealand-based Swiss/Kiwi singer-songwriter/loop artist, Andre Manellat, as a full-time musician, has toured New Zealand extensively, playing renowned festivals.


 

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The Local Vocals Choir are getting ready for another exciting opportunity for the wider community to participate in a 10 week series with contracted choir master Max Maxwell, with the theme Songs of Freedom.

 

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Coming up May 10, the Mangawhai Tavern will host quality acts featuring in the NZ International comedy festival in Auckland. The cast includes headliner Gordon Southern, MC Neil Elston, opener Marcel Lucont, and David Oakes.
 
 

 

Winners of the Food & Wine  pic completion.




 

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Northland brown kiwi released last year at Marunui Conservation in the Brynderwyns are to benefit from the sale of a local chocolate treat. 
 

 

Rodney College took a team of 29 students to the Northland Secondary Schools Athletics competition on Wednesday March 19 at Kensington Park in Whangarei.
 

 

 

 
 

Taniwha Shield - KSA will host the prestigious Northland Taniwha Shield rugby tournament
Soccer - The first practices for the Kaipara Knights Soccer Club are Wednesday April 16, 3pm.
Plus Rugby, Touch and parking. 
 

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